BA (Hons) Media and Communication at University of Hull

Programme overview

The BA Media and Communication blends critical and theoretical approaches to media with creative practice across film and TV, documentary, animation and graphic design. It explores the relationship between society, communication, storytelling and technology, with industry-standard facilities and short-term work placement opportunities.

What you will study

First year covers Screen Storytelling, Entertainment Empires, Screening Identities, Introduction to Documentary and Researching the Creative Industries. Second year includes Public Service Media and Networked Societies with options such as Filmmaking Techniques and Short Film, and the final year includes Building the Apocalypse and Film, TV and Social Justice with options such as an Independent Research Project, Screen Curation and Solo Documentary Project.

Career pathways

Graduates have become journalists, marketers, publishers, TV and film producers, events managers and PR professionals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96–112 UCAS points (A levels CCC to BBC; BTEC MMM to DMM). Contextual offer 96 UCAS points. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications. Alternative qualifications: IB Diploma: 28 points. Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual tuition fee for the full-time course as published for 2027 entry; placement, year abroad and foundation-year fees are charged separately and are not included. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,945 a year (2027/28). Standard annual tuition fee for the full-time course as published for 2027 entry; placement, year abroad and foundation-year fees are charged separately and are not included. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/9ad90133-3506-da88-29a3-a539cc0efd1d

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